A Qualified Home Inspector
Certified to inspect every system and review the true condition of the property.
Multiple Services Offered
Pre-Drywall Inspection, septic and well inspection, indoor air quality and mold testing, water quality testing.
Cost Friendly Service
In Raleigh and the surrounding areas our most requested services are the home inspection, radon test, and termite inspection.
Positive Reviews
- Chris was introduced to me by my realtor Ronald Ricks in Rocky Mount. I live in Charlotte and buying a... read moreChris was introduced to me by my realtor Ronald Ricks in Rocky Mount. I live in Charlotte and buying a property long distance. I have been in real estate and design for the last 30+ years. I have never been more impressed with an inspector's report, his thoroughness and his kindness and his follow through with this report. I cannot stress enough how cool I think Chris is and how smart I think he is. If I ever buy another property anywhere in North Carolina, you can bet I will utilize his services. read lessFreda McKenzie3/18/2025×Freda McKenzie3/18/2025Chris was introduced to me by my realtor Ronald Ricks in Rocky Mount. I live in Charlotte and buying a property long distance. I have been in real estate and design for the last 30+ years. I have never been more impressed with an inspector's report, his thoroughness and his kindness and his follow through with this report. I cannot stress enough how cool I think Chris is and how smart I think he is. If I ever buy another property anywhere in North Carolina, you can bet I will utilize his services.Chris has done a wonderful job on my house inspection. His minute to detail nature on every important aspect will... read moreChris has done a wonderful job on my house inspection. His minute to detail nature on every important aspect will make any first time home buyer like me to understand it easy. Special mentions to his work schedule, attention to client and follow ups. Highly recommended to anyone looking for house inspections & services. read lessNikhil Tagaram3/12/2025×Nikhil Tagaram3/12/2025Chris has done a wonderful job on my house inspection. His minute to detail nature on every important aspect will make any first time home buyer like me to understand it easy. Special mentions to his work schedule, attention to client and follow ups. Highly recommended to anyone looking for house inspections & services.Chris was professional, personable, and easy to work with. He walked us through the inspection findings, answered all of... read moreChris was professional, personable, and easy to work with. He walked us through the inspection findings, answered all of our questions, and made appropriate recommendations. I highly recommend Guardian Inspections. read lessMonisha Motiwala3/05/2025
- If you are in search of a home inspector, look no further! Go ahead and book Chris Now! Every... read moreIf you are in search of a home inspector, look no further! Go ahead and book Chris Now! Every interaction with Chris and his staff has been nothing short of amazing! When we arrived at our home inspection, Chris came out and greeted us with so much joy and confidence. We knew right then that this was not just a career but his passion. The walk through and the explanation of his report and findings were very detailed and easy to understand. I am the type who does my research and comes with a list of questions. Needless to say.. I was speechless. Every question that I had and questions I didn't know I had was answered. Chris inspected EVERYTHING from the top of the roof to the dirt at the end of the driveway. We are very confident in moving forward in our home buying process. Before I pulled out of the driveway, I had recommended Chris' services to two other people! BOOK NOW! read lessDee Meriweather3/05/2025×Dee Meriweather3/05/2025If you are in search of a home inspector, look no further! Go ahead and book Chris Now! Every interaction with Chris and his staff has been nothing short of amazing! When we arrived at our home inspection, Chris came out and greeted us with so much joy and confidence. We knew right then that this was not just a career but his passion. The walk through and the explanation of his report and findings were very detailed and easy to understand. I am the type who does my research and comes with a list of questions. Needless to say.. I was speechless. Every question that I had and questions I didn't know I had was answered. Chris inspected EVERYTHING from the top of the roof to the dirt at the end of the driveway. We are very confident in moving forward in our home buying process. Before I pulled out of the driveway, I had recommended Chris' services to two other people! BOOK NOW!I had a wonderful experience with Guardian Inspection. Chris was very knowledgeable and thorough. He went above and beyond. I... read moreI had a wonderful experience with Guardian Inspection. Chris was very knowledgeable and thorough. He went above and beyond. I will definitely use him again! read lessCandice Davenport3/03/2025Chris provided my buyer clients with a thorough home inspection, clear explanation of the findings, and easy to read report.... read moreChris provided my buyer clients with a thorough home inspection, clear explanation of the findings, and easy to read report. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Guardian Inspections. read lessRenovision Properties2/19/2025
- Chris Tinsley is an incredible Home Inspector!! The level of detail in his inspections is impressive, the ability to explain... read moreChris Tinsley is an incredible Home Inspector!! The level of detail in his inspections is impressive, the ability to explain the issues and prioritize them for the Buyer is invaluable, and the professionalism he conducts himself with is unparalleled! I can always count on Chris to do a thorough inspection!! read lessPamela Anglin2/11/2025×Pamela Anglin2/11/2025Chris Tinsley is an incredible Home Inspector!! The level of detail in his inspections is impressive, the ability to explain the issues and prioritize them for the Buyer is invaluable, and the professionalism he conducts himself with is unparalleled! I can always count on Chris to do a thorough inspection!!Chris was amazing and thorough. He explained things in very relatable terms and noticed the smallest details that I never... read moreChris was amazing and thorough. He explained things in very relatable terms and noticed the smallest details that I never would have caught. During the walkthrough after his inspection, he let me know which items were important to address right away, as well as items to keep an eye on. I was so impressed with his level of professionalism and his ability to explain complicated systems in a very understandable way. I would absolutely recommend his service to anyone needing a home inspection. read lessGwenn Mangine1/30/2025×Gwenn Mangine1/30/2025Chris was amazing and thorough. He explained things in very relatable terms and noticed the smallest details that I never would have caught. During the walkthrough after his inspection, he let me know which items were important to address right away, as well as items to keep an eye on. I was so impressed with his level of professionalism and his ability to explain complicated systems in a very understandable way. I would absolutely recommend his service to anyone needing a home inspection.We had an exceptional experience with Chris. They were professional, thorough, and incredibly knowledgeable. During the inspection, he took the... read moreWe had an exceptional experience with Chris. They were professional, thorough, and incredibly knowledgeable. During the inspection, he took the time to explain everything in detail, pointing out both major concerns and minor issues to keep an eye on. His report was clear, detailed, and included photos that made it easy to understand the findings. What truly stood out was his commitment to answering all our questions and ensuring we felt confident moving forward with our home purchase. Thanks to Chris, we felt well-informed and prepared for the next steps. If you’re looking for a reliable and skilled home inspector, I highly recommend Chris without hesitation! read lessAddie Price1/28/2025×Addie Price1/28/2025We had an exceptional experience with Chris. They were professional, thorough, and incredibly knowledgeable. During the inspection, he took the time to explain everything in detail, pointing out both major concerns and minor issues to keep an eye on. His report was clear, detailed, and included photos that made it easy to understand the findings. What truly stood out was his commitment to answering all our questions and ensuring we felt confident moving forward with our home purchase. Thanks to Chris, we felt well-informed and prepared for the next steps. If you’re looking for a reliable and skilled home inspector, I highly recommend Chris without hesitation!
- Chris did a home inspection for our family on a home. He was extremely thorough and pleasant. He explained everything... read moreChris did a home inspection for our family on a home. He was extremely thorough and pleasant. He explained everything to us and walked through and pointed out all his findings. In doing so, his knowledge and expertise were evident. For the flaws that he found, he gave us scenarios of how they could have happened and offered possible solutions and fixes. He assured us that we were getting a great purchase. We received our inspection report from Chris the same day. The inspection report was color-coded and just as thorough, easy-to-follow, and explanatory as Chris. read lessBrittney H.1/21/2025×Brittney H.1/21/2025Chris did a home inspection for our family on a home. He was extremely thorough and pleasant. He explained everything to us and walked through and pointed out all his findings. In doing so, his knowledge and expertise were evident. For the flaws that he found, he gave us scenarios of how they could have happened and offered possible solutions and fixes. He assured us that we were getting a great purchase. We received our inspection report from Chris the same day. The inspection report was color-coded and just as thorough, easy-to-follow, and explanatory as Chris.I'm a local real estate agent and working with Chris has been a fantastic experience! He is super knowledgeable and... read moreI'm a local real estate agent and working with Chris has been a fantastic experience! He is super knowledgeable and professional, offering an elevated level of service and attention to detail. I really appreciate that he takes the extra care to talk with my buyers (especially first-time buyers) about the process, giving reasonable advice. read lessSuzie Smith1/14/2025×Suzie Smith1/14/2025I'm a local real estate agent and working with Chris has been a fantastic experience! He is super knowledgeable and professional, offering an elevated level of service and attention to detail. I really appreciate that he takes the extra care to talk with my buyers (especially first-time buyers) about the process, giving reasonable advice.Once again Chris was professional, knowledgeable and efficient when explaining his findings to my clients. So glad his thoroughness... read moreOnce again Chris was professional, knowledgeable and efficient when explaining his findings to my clients. So glad his thoroughness spotted an important issue so we had time to address it with the sellers. Will definitely use his services again. read lessEdye Hammer12/31/2024
Our Commitment to You
A home inspection is a visual examination of a property that allows you to detect hidden damage, ensure your home’s construction is up to par, and avoid any repairs that can cost you down the line.
At Guardian Inspections, we understand that a home inspector has two jobs: to find the problems, and to clearly notate them for you and your agent. This is why we are committed to providing you with the most thorough and comprehensive home inspections possible.
Our Mission
At Guardian Inspections, our mission is to provide thorough and unbiased building inspection services that foster safety and peace of mind. We are dedicated to helping our clients make informed decisions about their properties by ensuring that every structure we inspect is a safe and healthy haven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Buying or selling a home can be a stressful experience, but we’re here to ensure you know what to expect during your home inspection.
A home inspection includes checking for any structural issues such as foundation cracks, roof leaks, plumbing issues, electrical wiring, heating/cooling systems, insulation, windows, doors, chimneys, etc. Depending on how big the property is, a home inspection typically takes 3-4 hours.
Ensure all inspection points are free from clutter, including any closets that might lead to a crawlspace or attic, and clearing some space around your home’s perimeter. It’s also important to check the functionality of all built-in appliances, electric, and gas. If you don’t plan to attend the inspection, make sure your inspector has access to the home, and all pets are properly contained or moved.
A home doesn’t pass or fail an inspection. Instead, a home inspection is a thorough audit of your home’s components. In most cases, there will be concerns marked on your home inspection report, but these are strictly informative.
While you can legally skip a home inspection in many cases, doing so could mean you may end up buying a home that has major issues that need to be fixed.
While a home inspector may recommend some minor repairs, they are not qualified to make major repairs. He or she can provide information about what needs to be repaired — and it might be helpful to know that information — but the decision to actually do the work lies solely with the homeowner. Not only does this give you the freedom to choose your contractors, but it also helps prevent a conflict of interest.
A home inspection can affect appraisals for two reasons: 1) The inspector may find something wrong with the property that would lower the value of the home, 2) The inspector may find things that need repair which could increase the value of the home. If the inspection finds issues that require repairs, then the seller has to decide whether they want to fix them themselves, or hire someone else to do it. If the buyer wants to purchase the home, he/she must be willing to pay for those repairs.